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Āq Qalā, Iran

Golestan · Iran

Āq Qalā is a mid-size city in Golestan, Iran with a population of 35,116. Elevation: -43 ft (-13 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

35,116 Population 6,023/sq mi density
-43 ft Elevation -13 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Āq Qalā

Aqqala is a city in the Central District of Aqqala County, Golestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population35,116
Density6,023/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation-43 ft (-13 m)
Population35,116
Population Density6,023 / sq mi
Elevation-43 ft (-13 m)
Coordinates37.0139°, 54.4550°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGolestan
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation15.8 inches (402 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Āq Qalā

Āq Qalā is a mid-size city in Iran (Golestan) with a population of 35,116. The city sits at an elevation of -43 feet (-13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Āq Qalā

Āq Qalā has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 299 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.6°C / 46°F -2.9° / 23° 32.0
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F -3.1° / 24.6° 40.4
Mar 12.3°C / 54°F 0° / 28.5° 46.1
Apr 18°C / 64°F 5° / 33.9° 39.1
May 22.6°C / 73°F 10.7° / 39.4° 28.9
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 16.8° / 41.8° 10.2
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 18.8° / 43.5° 11.5
Aug 29°C / 84°F 18.8° / 41.3° 4.0
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 14.3° / 38.8° 10.3
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 7.7° / 34.4° 32.7
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 2.8° / 29.5° 28.3
Dec 9.1°C / 48°F -0.5° / 24° 15.6
Āq Qalā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Iran avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-43 ft (-13 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density6,023/sq mi
Coordinates37.0139°N, 54.4550°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 37 km
Jan 10, 2005 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 15 km
Nov 26, 1999 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran M5.3 41 km
Jul 19, 2025 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran M5.1 47 km
Mar 22, 2023 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran M5.0 20 km
Aug 11, 2011 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran M5.0 59 km
Sep 9, 1992 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran M4.9 70 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 47 km
Aug 16, 2000 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 33 km
Sep 16, 1997 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.8 33 km
Aug 18, 1990 70 km SE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 149 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 59 km
Nov 3, 1997 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 76 km
Mar 21, 2013 56 km NE of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.8 119 km
Dec 9, 1999 19 km S of Behshahr, Iran M4.8 99 km
Feb 16, 1990 28 km SSE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 122 km
Feb 17, 1997 7 km E of Qarn?b?d, Iran M4.7 30 km
Jul 4, 2019 26 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.7 121 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 42 km
Nov 25, 1991 28 km SSE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1890 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 171 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in

Āq Qalā has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Āq Qalā

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
تاج محمد شیرمحمد لی
Tamnaloo
دبیرستان مختومقلی
دبستان میکاییل خندان
دبستان دخترانه ی معراج
مدرسه ابتدایی معراج
مدرسه ابتدایی دخرانه غیر دولتی کوشا
هنرستان فنی
دبیرستان دخترانه امام صادق
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Radio Stations near Āq Qalā

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Āq Qalā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gorgan Archaeology Museum
Gorgan Archaeology Museum
Gorgan Museum
Gorgan Museum
مرکز فرهنگی دفاع مقدس استان گلستان
مرکز فرهنگی دفاع مقدس استان گلستان

Libraries in Āq Qalā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vliye asr mosque0.0
Vliye asr mosque0.0
کتابخانه عمومی آق قلا0.0
کتابخانه عمومی میرفندرسکی0.0
کتابخانه محمدآباد0.0
کتابخانه محمدآباد0.0
کتابخانه مرکزی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گلستان0.0
کتابخانه مرکزی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گلستان0.0
کتابخانه میرداماد0.0
کتابخانه میرداماد0.0

Farmers Markets in Āq Qalā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Emam
پنجشنبه بازار
سوپرمارکت خانعلی
گلخانه ارم گرگان
گلخانه ارم گرگان

Restaurants in Āq Qalā

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

رستوران چکدرمه جلال سوقی
رستوران و تالار آلتین صحرا
سایلان

Cafes in Āq Qalā

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Adli
Game Club
سایلان

Theme Parks in Āq Qalā

5 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مینی پارک
مینی پارک ستاره ها
مینی پارک سوقی
مینی پارک شاپرک
مینی پارک وروجک ها

Clinics in Āq Qalā

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Medical Complex
Medical Center No.2
Razi Complex

Train Stations in Āq Qalā

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yampi

Gas Stations in Āq Qalā

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG fuel station
IR #3878382452
IR #3896063715
Khandan Gas Station
ارساگاز
پمپ بنزین شیرمحمد لی
جایگاه cng رهبر
جایگاه اختصاصی پوری

Banks in Āq Qalā

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan - aghghala branch
Bank Mellat
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
Financial Institute
Melli Bank
Refah Bank
Tejarat Bank

Shopping Malls in Āq Qalā

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dayan Mall

Gyms in Āq Qalā

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dayan Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Āq Qalā

TeamLeagueDivision
ورزشگاه شهدای گرگان

Airports Near Āq Qalā

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gorgan AirportGBTMedium Airport
Gonbad-e Kavus AirportSmall Airport
Kizyl Atrek Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Kizyl Atrek West AirportSmall Airport
Mehtar Kalateh AirportSmall Airport
Shahrud International AirportRUDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Āq Qalā

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Treatment Centers in Āq Qalā

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Autism Gorgan
Farabi Clinic
Taleghani Hospitals CLINIC
آکادمی مراقبت و زیبایی لیدا مقدم
پایگاه مرکز شرکت شماره ۶
درمانگاه دکتر پدرام
درمانگاه سینوهه
درمانگاه هاشمی
ز
فیزیوتراپی پارس
کلینیک پوست و مو دکتر هدی مرحمتی
کلینیک تخصصی درمان زخم پانا
کلینیک شبانه روزی کیان
مجموعه پزشکی باریال
مرکز ترک اعتیاد رویش سبز
مرکز چشم پزشکی نور
مرکز خدمات جامع ۸
مرکز سلامت جلین
مطب دندانپزشکی دکتر بهزاد اریایی

Churches & Religious Organizations in Āq Qalā

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aq Qala Musalla
Aq Qala Quran School
آرامستان شاه محمد تپه
عیدگاه و مصلی قدیم آق قلا
مسجد آخوند رهبر
مسجد پوری (داولی حاجی)
مسجد چاودار آخوند
مسجد صاحب الزمان
مسجد قربان محمد آخوند صحنه
مسجد محمد رسول الله
مسجد ملا شاجان
مسجد و دارالقرآن ابراهیم خلیل الله
مصلی نماز جمعه

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Āq Qalā

What is the population of Āq Qalā?

Āq Qalā has a population of 35,116 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 6,023 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Āq Qalā?

Āq Qalā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.

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